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Visual Inspection
HANDBOOK
May 2013
Table of Contents
Visual Inspection Responsibilities and Technique
How to Measure Fillet Weld Size
VT Attributes Cracks
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Burn Through
Incomplete Fusion
Roughness
Overlap
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Incomplete Penetration
Undercut
Corner-Melt
End-Melt
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Convex Fillet Weld
Arc Strikes
Other Fabrication Scars
Porosity
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Slag
Weld Reinforcement
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Types of Weld Joints
Parts of a Weld
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Standard Welding Symbol Layout
Standard Welding Symbols
Using Finger Gauge
Using Bridgecam Gauge
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Prescription glasses (as required)
How Distance and angle:
a)
The inspectors eyes should be within 24 inches
of the surface to be inspected and
b)
At an angle of at least 30 degrees to the surface
being inspected.
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Leg
Size
(Correct Size)
The leg lengths and throat of the largest triangle that can
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CRACKS
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CRACKS
Denition
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appearing as a broken, jagged or straight line.
NOTE: Cracks are the most serious defect!
Preventive Action
1. Remove contaminants from the joint (rust,
grease, moisture, etc.) prior to welding.
2. Apply and maintain required preheat.
3. Do not allow the base material to cool too
quickly.
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6. Apply proper bead size and sequencing to
eliminate excessive distortion and/or stress in
the base material.
Corrective Action
Repair in accordance with local procedures.
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UNDERFILL
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UNDERFILL
Denition
The amount of weld that is below a straight line
drawn from the edges of the joint preparation of
a groove weld, with the exception of allowable
undercut.
Preventive Action
1. During welding of the reinforcement, gauge
bead heights in any location that appears to be
lower than the rest of the bead.
2. Adjust amps/volts.
3. Slow travel speed to allow increased weld
puddle volume.
4. Sequence weld passes so that the toes of the
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minimizing valleys.
Corrective Action
Apply additional weld beads until the joint is
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BURN THROUGH
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BURN THROUGH
Denition
Excessive heat and/or penetration that results in a
hole completely through the backing ring or strip,
fused root, or adjacent base material.
Preventive Action
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reduce amps/volts.
Increase travel speed.
Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
Use ceramic tape or approved metal backing
strap on areas with root gap.
Corrective Action
1. Place ceramic tape or approved metal backing
strap on the bottom side of the hole.
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easiest side to weld.
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on the easiest top side, grind or carbon arc the
other side of the hole to sound metal.
4. Weld the other side of the hole to the
appropriate size or height.
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INCOMPLETE FUSION
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INCOMPLETE FUSION
Denition
A situation where the weld metal does not fuse
or completely bond with the base metal or previously deposited weld metal.
Preventive Action
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Increase amps/volts.
Decrease travel speed.
Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
Adjust torch/rod angle.
Ensure previous beads are free of overlap
(bead roll-over) and slag prior to welding
additional passes.
Corrective Action
1. Grind or carbon arc the weld to sound metal.
2. Weld repair the affected area.
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ROUGHNESS
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ROUGHNESS
Denition
Sharp ridges (irregularities) or deep valleys between weld beads. The angle formed between the
adjacent beads of the weld must be 90 or greater.
Preventive Action
1. Adjust amps/volts.
2. Maintain a consistent travel speed.
3. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
4. Adjust torch/rod angle.
5. Sequence weld passes so that the toes of the
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minimizing valleys.
6. Consult local Welding Engineering in cases
where the base material is magnetized.
Corrective Action
1. Grind or carbon arc the weld to sound metal.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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OVERLAP
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OVERLAP
Denition
A condition where the weld metal rolls over
forming an angle less than 90. Sometimes
referred to as weld bead rollover.
Preventive Action
1.
2.
3.
4.
Adjust amps/volts.
Increase travel speed.
Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
Adjust torch/rod angle.
Corrective Action
1. Grind or carbon arc the weld to sound metal.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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INCOMPLETE PENETRATION
Pipe
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INCOMPLETE PENETRATION
Denition
A situation where the weld metal does not
penetrate as deeply as required.
Preventive Action
1. Increase the bevel angle and/or root opening
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of the joint design.
2. Ensure bevel edges of both members are
lined up properly.
3. Increase amps/volts.
4. Decrease travel speed.
5. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
6. Adjust torch/rod angle.
Corrective Action
1. Grind or carbon arc the weld to sound metal.
Note: Backgouge 2nd side to full penetration
(remove fusion lines). Often, more than
one fusion line will be present during back
gouging.
2. Weld repair the affected area.
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UNDERCUT
BRIDGECAM
UNDERCUT GAUGE
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UNDERCUT
Denition
A groove melted into the base metal and left
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Preventive Action
1. Decrease amps/volts.
2. Decrease travel speed.
3. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
4. Adjust torch/rod angle.
5. Feed more wire into the puddle when manual TIG welding.
6. Increase stop time (dwell time) on weaved
beads.
7. Use undercut gauge to verify acceptability.
Corrective Action
1. Grind the toe of the weld until the unacceptable undercut blends smoothly into the base
material.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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CORNER-MELT
as is
condition
ground
condition
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CORNER-MELT
Denition
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Preventive Action
1. Start welds at end of joint and work inward.
2. Decrease amps/volts.
3. Decrease travel speed.
4. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
5. Adjust torch/rod angle.
6. Feed more wire into the puddle when manual TIG welding.
7. Increase stop time (dwell time) on weaved
beads.
8. Use undercut or bridgecam gauge to verify
acceptability.
Corrective Action
1. Grind the toe of the weld until the unacceptable corner-melt blends smoothly into the
base material.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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END-MELT
as is condition
ground condition
Gauged
1/4 or less
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END-MELT
Denition
A groove melted into the end of a inch or
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metal.
Preventive Action
1. Start the weld passes at the ends, where
possible.
2. Decrease amps/volts.
3. Decrease travel speed.
4. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
5. Adjust torch/rod angle.
6. Feed more wire into the puddle when manual TIG welding.
7. Increase stop time (dwell time) on weaved
beads.
8. Use undercut or bridgecam gauge to verify
acceptability.
Corrective Action
1. Grind the toe of the weld until the unacceptable end-melt blends smoothly into the base
material.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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gauged
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Adjust amps/volts.
Decrease travel speed.
Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
Adjust torch/rod angle.
Feed more wire into the puddle when manual TIG welding.
6. Increase stop time (dwell time) on weaved
beads.
7. Sequence weld passes so that the toes of
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Corrective Action
Apply additional weld passes until the concavity
requirements have been met.
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gauged
Convexity
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Adjust amps/volts.
Increase travel speed.
Maintain proper wire stickout.
Adjust torch/rod angle.
Feed less wire into the puddle when manual
TIG welding.
6. On multiple pass welds, avoid placing beads
too close together.
Corrective Action
Grind, carbon arc or weld the affected area until
the convexity requirements have been met.
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ARC STRIKES
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ARC STRIKES
Denition
A discontinuity consisting of any localized remelted metal, heat effected metal, or change in
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Note: Arc strikes may develop stress risers,
which could lead to cracking.
Preventive Action
1. Prior to energizing welding equipment, replace damaged welding lines and ground
cables.
2. Ensure grounds are properly installed.
3. Hang lines on trees or J-hooks.
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core processes.
5. Do not allow sub-arc tips to contact the base
material.
6. Be careful when striking an arc.
Corrective Action
1. Grind the affected area until the unacceptable arc strike blends smoothly into the base
material or weld face.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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POROSITY
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POROSITY
Denition
Open holes formed by gas that was trapped
when the weld cooled. Sometimes called pinholes.
Preventive Action
1. Remove contaminants from the joint (rust,
grease, moisture, etc.) prior to welding.
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3. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
4. Adjust torch/rod angle.
5. Use the largest size gas cup possible and
keep it free of spatter.
6. Position wind screens between the welding
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Corrective Action
1. Completely remove porosity from all intermediate weld areas.
2. Grind or carbon arc the affected area until the
unacceptable porosity is removed from the
weld.
3. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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SPATTER
1/4"
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SPATTER
Denition
The metal particles expelled during welding that
do not form a part of the weld.
Preventive Action
1. Remove contaminants from the joint (rust,
grease, moisture, etc.) prior to welding.
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3. Use Refrasil to protect surrounding surfaces
from secondary weld spatter.
4. Adjust amps/volts.
5. Adjust torch/rod angle.
6. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
7. Use ceramic tape or approved metal backing
strap on areas with root gap.
8. Consult local Welding Engineering in cases
where the base material is magnetized.
Corrective Action
1. Completely remove spatter from all intermediate weld areas.
2. Remove all loose spatter with a needle gun.
3. Grind all tightly adhering, unacceptable
spatter until it blends smoothly into the base
material or weld.
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SLAG
1/4"
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SLAG
Denition
The nonmetallic layer that forms on top of the
molten metal.
Preventive Action
Note: Slag is a byproduct of the welding process
that cannot be prevented. Below are some
actions that make slag removal easier.
1. Adjust amps/volts.
2. Maintain a consistent travel speed.
3. Maintain an appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
4. Adjust torch/rod angle.
5. Sequence weld passes so that the toes of the
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minimizing valleys.
Corrective Action
1. Completely remove slag from all intermediate
weld areas.
2. Remove all loose slag with a needle gun.
3. Grind all tightly adhering, unacceptable
slag from the surface of the base material or
weld.
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WELD REINFORCEMENT
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WELD REINFORCEMENT
Denition
The amount of weld that is above a straight line
drawn from the edges of the joint preparation of a
groove weld.
Preventive Action
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Adjust amps/volts.
Increase travel speed.
Maintain appropriate wire stickout.
Adjust torch/rod angle.
Sequence beads so that the toes do not
excessively overlap one another, creating high
spots in the reinforcement.
Corrective Action
Grind or carbon arc areas of weld reinforcement
that exceed the maximum allowable height (if
applicable).
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MELT THROUGH
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MELT THROUGH
Denition
Excessive heat and/or penetration that results
in irregularity on the surface of the backing ring
or strip, fused root or adjacent base material.
Preventive Action
1. Reduce amps/volts.
2. Increase travel speed.
3. Maintain appropriate arc length/wire stickout.
4. Use ceramic tape or approved metal backing strap on areas with root gap.
Corrective Action
1. Grind or carbon arc the weld to sound
metal.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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OFFSET
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OFFSET
Denition
A situation where base materials creating a butt
or corner joint have moved out of alignment or
position. Sometimes called misalignment.
NOTE: Offset is one of the major causes of inservice failures!
Preventive Action
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prior to welding.
2. Use approved temporary attachments
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reduce distortion.
3. Gauge for offset acceptability prior to tack
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Note: Stop welding and immediately notify your
foreman anytime unacceptable offset
occurs.
Corrective Action
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the joint within tolerance.
2. Offset may be repaired by applying weld buildup to the appropriate taper.
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OXIDATION
coppernickel
steel
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OXIDATION
Denition
A condition resulting from partial or complete
lack of purge of a surface which is heated during
welding resulting in formation of oxide on the
surface. This condition may range from slight
oxidation evidenced by a multicolored or tightly
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surface having crystalline appearance (referred to
as sugaring.)
Preventive Action
1. Ensure adequate pipe purge is maintained
prior to and throughout the welding process.
2. Remove contaminants from the joint (rust,
grease, moisture, etc.) prior to welding.
Corrective Action
1. Grind the weld to sound metal.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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CRATER PIT
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CRATER PIT
Denition
A hole extending into the weld resulting from
shrinkage during cooling.
Preventive Action
1. Remove contaminants from the joint (rust,
grease, moisture, etc.) prior to welding.
2. When breaking the arc for TIG welding, rapidly pop the trigger several times to avoid
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post purge of the weld puddle.
Corrective Action
1. Grind the weld to sound metal.
2. Weld repair the affected area, if needed.
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PAINT
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PAINT
Denition
A pigmented oil or liquid that forms a coloring or
protective coating when dry. May be found on the
weld face or in the weld inspection area.
Preventive Action
Ensure installing trade adequately removes paint,
paint stick markings and metal marker writings in
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Corrective Action
Grind, wire wheel or needle gun the weld zone
free of paint prior to welding.
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Tee
(Square)
(Single Bevel)
(Single J)
(Double Bevel)
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(Single
Bevel)
(Single J)
(Single U)
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Lap
Edge
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Parts of a Weld
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B2V.3
Structural Joint
Numbering System
First character (Letter)
Designates type of joint:
B - Butt
C - Corner
T - Tee
L - Lap
PT - Partial Penetration
E - Edge
Second Character (Number)
Designates Number of Sides
Welded:
1 - Welded One Side
2 - Welded Both Sides
Third Character (Letter)
Designates Conguration of
Joint:
S - Square Groove
V - Beveled or V Groove
U - U-Shaped Groove
J - J-Shaped Groove
Period Used for Separation
Fourth Character (Number)
Is Assigned In Sequence, 1,2,3,
Etc., to Cover Distinctive Joint
Differences such as Bevel Angle,
Root Opening, With Backing,
Without Backing, Etc.
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Structural Joint
Numbering System
EXAMPLES
C1V.2
Single Beveled
Groove
Corner Joint
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Structural Joint
Numbering System
EXAMPLES
T2V.2
Tee Joint
Double Beveled
Groove
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Structural Joint
Numbering System
EXAMPLES
B2V.1
Butt Joint
Single V
Groove
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Structural Joint
Numbering System
EXAMPLES
B1V.1
Butt Joint
Single V
Groove
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Structural Joint
Numbering System
EXAMPLES
B2V.3
Butt Joint
Double V Groove
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Elements in this
area as shown
regardless of
arrow orientation
Reference Arrow
Weld all around
Symbol
Reference Line
Weld Symbol
or Reference
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Double Bevel
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Joint has
a bevel
Fillet size
near side
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Fillet size
far side
Joint has
a bevel
Fillet size
near side
Note: Backgouge and visual
inspection required
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S
B
Fillet size
far side
Joint is
beveled
both sides
Fillet size
near side
3/8 Fillet
size far
side
Joint is
beveled
1/2 deep
both sides
3/8
1/2
3/8
3/8 Fillet
size near
side
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Convexity
Check Convexity using
the Proper Size Wire
Overlap/Roll Over
Overlap angle
less than 90
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1/4"
Measuring
Slag
Measuring
Spatter
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Offset
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UNDERCUT GAUGE
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Denitions
1. Completed weld A weld that is completed and is
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2. Defect Any harmful discontinuity that must be repaired
to be acceptable.
3. Discontinuity Any imperfection in the normal structure
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or may not need to be repaired.
4. Final visual inspection of welds Visual inspection
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condition and heat-treated condition.
5. Finished weld$ZHOGWKDWKDVUHFHLYHGQDO
inspection and has been accepted.
6. In-process visual inspection of welds- Visual
inspection performed on intermediate passes of multipass welds.
7. Sound metal Metal that contains no defects.
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less than 85 or greater than 95.
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-5/32
- 5mm
-1/8
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- 6.35
mm
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-1/32
1/64
3/64
5/64
7/64
9/64
11/64
13/64
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1/32
1/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5mm
5/16
11/32
13/32
3/8
10mm
7/16
15/32
1/2
17/32
9/16
19/32
21/32
15mm
5/8
11/16
23/32
3/4
25/32
13/16
27/32
20mm
7/8
29/32
15/16
31/32
25mm
25.4
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